Meaning of bocarones | Babel Free

Definitions

Anchovies or other small fish marinated in vinegar.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“And perhaps to begin we will have some gambas, crawfish, and bocarones, small fish prepared in vinaigrette. Is that all right?” “It sounds wonderful,” Kristen said. And it was.”

““I don't suppose you've ever had bocarones?” He returned her smile. “You'd be right.” “They're filletted anchovies pickled in vinegar, them and a plate of gueldes—you'd have had them here as whitebait, deep-fried herring fry […]"”

“But this could complicate things. He would have to think about it. "Bocarones and rice," he answered, "your favourite, no?" "You're sounding quite the Spaniard now, Papa," she said affectionately, and together they began to prepare the meal.”

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